TEST POSITIONING
The client stands with both shoulders abducted to 90-degrees, horizontally adducted 30-degrees, and internally rotated so the client's thumbs face the floor.
ACTION
The therapist resists the client's attempts to actively forward elevate both shoulders.
POSITIVE FINDING
Involvement of the supraspinatus muscle and/or tendon is suspected with noted weakness and/or a report of pain.
CONSIDERATIONS & COMMENTS
Weakness of the supraspinatus muscle may be a result of suprascapular nerve involvement.
Reported pain may be indicative of tendinitis and/or impingement.